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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JUNE 4, 2012 

Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

 A.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
            Name of Case:  City of Palmdale, et al v. Ana Matosantos, et al
            Sacramento County Superior Court Case No.: 34-2012-80001154 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) – One potential case 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH TEREX UTILITIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRACTOR WITH TRAILER FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: 
(1)         Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
(2)         Accept the bid dated March 28, 2012, submitted by Terex Utilities in response to Specifications LD-12-01; and authorize a purchase order contract for one tractor with trailer for an amount not to exceed $351,395. 

150k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AND DESIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR LA LOMA BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND RETROFIT PROJECT
Recommendation: 
(1)          Acknowledge the Final Environmental Impact Report for the project, which was certified on September 25, 2006, and the Notice of Determination, which was filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office on September 28, 2006;
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); and
(3)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Dokken Engineering for the revised design scope and preparation of supplemental environmental documents in an amount not to exceed $190,000.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.  

192k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 222k

3.         REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEM ON HILL AVENUE, FROM VILLA STREET TO TOPEKA STREET
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids received on April 11, 2012 in response to Specifications LD-11-03 to construct underground electrical conduits for the Water and Power Department (PWP).  

115k

4.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MYERS POWER PRODUCTS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE SUBSTATION SWITCHGEAR FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
(2)          Accept the bid dated March 25, 2012, submitted by Myers Power Products, in response to Specifications LD-12-03; reject all other bids; and authorize a purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed $590,000 for the purchase of one substation switchgear for the Water and Power Department (PWP).  

168k

5.         AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT NO. 48523 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the increase of the purchase order contract for radio equipment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(2)          Authorize an increase to Purchase Order Contract No. 48523 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $170,000 for a new total of $230,000 for the purchase of radio equipment as requested by Departments and for the City’s Emergency Operations Center; and
(3)          Grant the proposed increase to the contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08 for the subject transaction.  This transaction is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor.  The equipment that is proposed to be purchased is available only directly through Motorola Solutions, Inc., and not through any intermediaries, dealers, distributors, or other market channels. 

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City Council 

6.            APPOINTMENT OF HOYT HILSMAN TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)  

7.            APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS GUTIERREZ TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

8.            RESIGNATION OF ELISA WEAVER FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2012 (Mayor Nomination) 

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City Attorney/City Prosecutor 

9.         RECEIVE AND FILE LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM GEOFFREY COMMONS
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the letter of apology submitted by Geoffrey Commons, dated May 21, 2012. 

134k

City Clerk/Secretary 

10.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

May 14, 2012 (City Council) May 14, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                            Development Commission) May 21, 2012 (City Council) May 21, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                           Community Development Commission) May 28, 2012 (City Council) May 28, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                           Development Commission)

 11.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA              

Claim No. 11,661	Lisa Lucia Arden and David Arden	$       510.00
Claim No. 11,662	Leif Strand	496.00
Claim No. 11,663	Anne Maschler	450.00
Claim No. 11,664	Eric Chin	133.54
Claim No. 11,665	Joanne K. Hawkins	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,666	Rosita Ambriz	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,667	Joey Dixon	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,668	Kevin Ham	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,669	Richard A. Schofield	2,800.00
Claim No. 11,670	Jon Rose	132,000.00
Claim No. 11,671	La Raye Franklin	155.00
Claim No. 11,672	Rachel Besse and Robert Cervantes	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,673	Allstate Indemnity Company as Subrogee for Jesus Hernandez	5,871.98
Claim No. 11,674	Arturo Del Castillo	4,500.00
Claim No. 11,675	Kenneth Urbina	8,561.38
Claim No. 11,676	Tasha Williams	25,000.00+

12.      PUBLIC HEARING SET 

June 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Expansion of the Zoning Credit Parking Program and related Zoning Code Amendments

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

13.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 18, 2012 TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE RENEWALS
Recommendation:
(1)          Acknowledge that the non-exclusive Solid Waste Collection Franchise System Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  A Notice of Exemption has been filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk;
(2)          Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to consider granting renewal of a non-exclusive franchise to 22 existing franchises;
(3)          Set  a public hearing for June 18, 2012 to consider granting these franchises; and
(4)          Direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten days prior to the date set for the hearing. 

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14.      APPROVE WATER REGULATIONS WHICH SET FORTH THE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES, PROVISIONS, STANDARDS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH CUSTOMERS CONNECT TO THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND ADOPT BY RESOLUTION PASADENA WATER AND POWER’S (PWP) WATER REGULATIONS
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule); and
(2)          Adopt a resolution to approve and establish the Water Regulations (attached to the agenda report), which set forth the service requirements, guidelines, provisions, standards, terms, and conditions by which customers connect to the water distribution system. 



ATTACHMENT A PART 1 1802k
ATTACHMENT A PART 2 1844k
ATTACHMENT A PART 3 1577k

15.       AMENDMENTS TO THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE POWER DISTRIBUTION RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMER GROUPS
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed amendments to the Light and Power Rate Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges);
(2)          Approve the recommended increase to the power distribution rates for all customer groups equally to generate an additional $3.75 million annually, thereby increasing the overall Power Fund operating revenues by 2.3%; and
(3)          Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to increase the distribution charge to all customer groups. 

216k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

16.       PUBLIC HEARING: amendment to the general fee schedule to increase Refuse Collection Fees and THE solid waste Franchise Fee
(1)       Find that the proposed increases to the Refuse Collection Fees and the Solid Waste Franchise Fee are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15273, rates, tolls, fares, and charges, and State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(2)       Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2013 General Fee Schedule to increase the Refuse Collection Fees and add new fees to become effective immediately;
(3)       Adopt a resolution increasing the Solid Waste Franchise Fee per Section 8.61 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) from the current 19.515 percent to 23.066 percent to become effective immediately;
(4)       Adopt a resolution authorizing an inflation related pass through type increase to the Refuse Collection Fees, for a period of five years, to the extent of any actual inflation related increase in landfill costs by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County; and
(5)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Section 8.60.210(E) of the PMC to allow the City Council to waive once per year, the refuse “change out fee” for any customer who downsizes their mixed waste container.  Presently, the PMC waives the fee for the month of November; this amendment would also remove the November waiver.  

612k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 1277k

CORRESPONDENCE 313k

17.       PUBLIC HEARING:  Proposed Amendments to the Water Rate Ordinance
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed amendments to the Water Rate Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15273, rates, tolls, fares, and charges;
(2)       Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Water Rate Ordinance amendments to:
(a)       Replace the fixed charges and fees for lateral connections, fire hydrant installations and extensions, meter installations and/or examinations, and other such services, which are set forth in the present Water Rate Ordinance, with the actual cost of providing these services; and
(b)       Amend various sections in Chapter 13.20 of the Water Rate Ordinance to improve the clarity of their wordings and/or consistency with other sections and legal requirements;           
(3)       Direct the City Clerk or department representative to report on timely written protests received;
(4)       Close the public hearing; and
(5)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Chapter 13.20 of the Pasadena Municipal Code in accordance with the City Council’s action on this matter.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee: On October 25, 2011, the Municipal Services Committee supported staff’s recommendation regarding the proposed amendments to the Water Rate Ordinance. 

372k

18.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ANNUAL Amendments to the General Fee Schedule
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council close the public hearing and adopt by resolution the Fiscal Year 2013 General Fee Schedule. 

204k

ATTACHMENT A PART 1 2458k
ATTACHMENT A PART 2 2248k
ATTACHMENT A PART 3 2331k

ATTACHMENTS B THRU D 1315k

19.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council close the public hearing and approve the scheduled rate increases per the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges (Attachment A of the agenda report). 

555k

20.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2013 OPERATING BUDGET (REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS)
Recommendation:
(1)          Review the proposed changes to the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget; and
(2)          Continue the Recommended Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget public hearing to June 11, 2012.  

391k

City Council 

21.       CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 071842, AT 158, 168, 188 SOUTH SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD (Councilmember Masuda)

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First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

 

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2^nd Floor)

June 6, 2012

July 4, 2012 (To be cancelled)

August 1, 2012

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Chris Holden, Victor Gordo, Margaret McAustin, Terry Tornek)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor)

June 11, 2012

June 25, 2012

July 9, 2012

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S039 (Fair Oaks Conference Room, Basement)

June 27, 2012

July 25, 2012

August 22, 2012

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Bill Bogaard, Terry Tornek)
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

June 12, 2012

June 26, 2012

July 10, 2012

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Margaret McAustin, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)

June 4, 2012 (Cancelled)

June 18, 2012

July 2, 2012